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== Part 1: The Automatic Method ==
== Part 1: The Automatic Method ==


[[File:CUPS1.png|thumb|left|375px]]'''1. Add your printer'''. Ensuring that your printer is properly connected and switched on, select '''Print Settings''' from your desktop menu. Once the ''Print Settings'' window has opened, click '''+ add''' to add a new printer.  
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'''1. Add your printer'''. Ensuring that your printer is properly connected and switched on, select '''Print Settings''' from your desktop menu. Once the ''Print Settings'' window has opened, click '''+ add''' to add a new printer.  
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'''2. Select your printer name'''. Once the ''New Printer'' window has opened, under the '''Select Device''' heading, find the name of your printer and click to highlight it. If your printer is listed more than once, check the description on the right to ensure your selection is not for another function, such as scanning or faxing.
'''2. Select your printer name'''. Once the ''New Printer'' window has opened, under the '''Select Device''' heading, find the name of your printer and click to highlight it. If your printer is listed more than once, check the description on the right to ensure your selection is not for another function, such as scanning or faxing.
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= Disabling CUPS =
= Disabling CUPS =


If for any reason you wish to disable CUPS (e.g. in order to use an alternative printing system  
If for any reason you wish to disable CUPS (e.g. in order to use an alternative printing system), open your terminal and enter the following command:


  sudo systemctl disable cups.service
  sudo systemctl disable cups.service
= Removing a Printer =
If for any reason you wish to remove a printer (e.g. to reinstall it), select the '''Print Settings''' option from your menu, right-click your printer's icon, and then select '''delete'''.